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BN54 LBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 157,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2012 157,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 145,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 134,683 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 134,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 126,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 115,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,423 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BN54 LBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN54 LBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN54 LBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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